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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,812.73, 2,502.02 and 1,027.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,812.73, 2,502.02 and 1,027.24 is: 1,417.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,812.73 : 2,502.02 = 1,027.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,812.73/2,502.02 = 1,027.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,812.73x = 2,502.02 × 1,027.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,812.73x = 2,570,175.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,570,175.02/1,812.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,417.85

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